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Bariloche, Argentina Conditions Report: Ripping Wind, Smooth Powder, 50″ of Snow Forecast…

It’s been non-stop down here at Cerro Catedral in Bariloche, Argentina. 11 of the past 12 days have been powder days. Today was no exception.  It must have snowed a foot or two last night up high and the conditions were delicious.  Deliciously soft & smooth wind blown powder. The wind was ripping today.  They were able to get the […]

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Miles Clark | August 18, 2017
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Copper Mountain, CO Conditions Report: Spring in the Sky, Cold on the Snow

Yesterday Copper saw spring sun with a cold midwinter snowpack. Last weekend we finally got some snow after a long, warm stretch. The mountain got a much-needed refresher. Temps quickly warmed up and the sun came out to play. We were expecting more spring conditions, but serious winds kept the snow cold! North and east aspects—especially off Union Peak and Spaulding—were soft, fast and consistent. The […]

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Alex Hamilton | February 22, 2017
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Alta, UT Conditions Report: Fresh, Light Snow with Lots of Wind | Photo Tour and Forecast

Today was my first time ever skiing Alta. In fact, it was my first time in Utah. And it was for sure one of the most epic ski days I’ve ever had. Fresh, dry and ultra-light snow make it ridiculously easy to turn and super fun to ski. This morning, Alta reported 4” of snow overnight and 38″ since the storm started. Alta […]

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Matias Ricci | January 22, 2017
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Snow Forecast Across Denver/Boulder Area in Colorado

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of the Denver/Boulder area and the surrounding mountains. Possible chances of snow accumulating through the night accompanied by cold northwest winds through Wednesday which could be gusty at times. “A weather disturbance will move across the area [Denver/Boulder] tonight and will bring snow to the mountains […]

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Dylan Cautela | October 18, 2016
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NOAA: West Coast Forecast To Get Hammered With Rain, Snow, Wind This Week

NOAA is forecasting the West Coast to get buried in rain, snow, and wind this week.  The storm is forecast to begin on Thursday and exit on Monday. NOAA has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Oregon and a Special Weather Statement for California (see below) both outlining the copious amount of precipitation and hurricane force winds forecast this week. Snow […]

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WeatherBrains | October 11, 2016
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Get Blown Away By This List Of The 7 Windiest Places On Earth

According to a list generated by Environmental Experts, the seven windiest places on Earth will truly blow you away from the sheer force of nature. Wind can change a lot in every situation, it can blow with you or against you, it can carry warm and cool air, it can threaten your life or it can fuel your favorite sport, but […]

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Chris Wallner | May 18, 2016
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VIDEO: Wind Tossing Chairs Like Toys @ Bridger Bowl, MT Over Weekend

This can’t be good for the chairs… Although, this likely happens at every ski resort during big wind events, and the chair survive just fine. Check out this video of ripping winds tossing chairlifts around like toys at Bridger Bowl ski resort in Montana over the weekend. Bridger Bowl has been doing […]

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40 mph winds | Las Leñas Backcountry, Argentina

Hiking up the backside of Entre Rios in the Las Leñas backcountry in Argentina.  Luckily, when we got to the top, the wind stopped and the 2,500+ foot run down the front side spines and gullies was crazy fun.  Photo was taken in late August 2011.

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 15, 2013
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